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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Temrezov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.#TD2#
Temrezov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Temrezov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temrezov's guard. #REVR#
Temrezov is controlling Swanson's posture.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temrezov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Temrezov striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Temrezov wants to hit a switch here but Swanson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Temrezov there!
Swanson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temrezov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swanson landing shots from mount.
Temrezov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Temrezov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Temrezov looks winded!
Swanson wants to control the pace but Temrezov is squirming around nicely.
Swanson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Temrezov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Swanson tries to control but Temrezov wriggling away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temrezov wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson scoring with strikes but Temrezov is staying in there.
Swanson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Temrezov is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson looking to finish Temrezov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Temrezov!
Temrezov can't escape the position.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Temrezov hang on?
Temrezov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Temrezov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.#TD#
Swanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swanson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Temrezov is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov tries to clinch up.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Temrezov misses the jab.
Swanson is looking to counter the offense by Temrezov and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Temrezov clinches. #BC2#
Temrezov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Temrezov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Temrezov shoots in.
Kaplan Temrezov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temrezov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temrezov wants it to stay on the feet.
Temrezov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swanson defends it well.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temrezov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swanson is looking to clinch but Temrezov is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Temrezov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Swanson is trying to drag Temrezov to the mat but Temrezov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Temrezov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Temrezov to the mat. Temrezov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Temrezov wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Temrezov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swanson is controlling him.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson cracks Temrezov with a solid left hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Temrezov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Temrezov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temrezov can do to turn this around?
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Temrezov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kendall Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Temrezov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Temrezov is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swanson pushes Temrezov off looking to stand but Temrezov dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson is controlling Temrezov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Temrezov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson is trying to stand up here but Temrezov is controlling him well.
Temrezov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kendall Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Temrezov gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Temrezov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Temrezov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov is looking to get back to full guard here but Swanson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Swanson working away.
Temrezov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Temrezov trying to control but Swanson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Swanson keeps control of the position as Temrezov tries to break free.
Swanson is not going to allow Temrezov to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temrezov tries to escape the position.
Swanson scores with punches from the back.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Temrezov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Temrezov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Swanson controls the action.
Swanson is not going to allow Temrezov to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Temrezov right now.
Swanson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Swanson is working the ground and pound. Can Temrezov escape?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swanson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Temrezov hold on?!
Swanson keeps control of the position as Temrezov tries to break free.
Swanson is punishing Temrezov with some ground and pound.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson is riding his opponent, not letting Temrezov buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson punches Temrezov on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jay Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swanson to the mat! Swanson manages to get full guard.
Tyson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swanson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him. #T1##SU2#
Tyson gets to his feet. Swanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Tyson has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Tyson shoots in.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Tyson shoots in.
Tyson looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Tyson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tyson tries to counter it with a takedown but Swanson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Swanson forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##TD2#
Tyson jumps guard.
Tyson is controlling Swanson's posture.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.#CL2#
Tyson pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Swanson manages to get underhooks.
Kendall Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Tyson.
Swanson has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Jay Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Tyson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Swanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson wants to clinch.#T2#
Tyson throws a head kick that Swanson semi-blocks.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##TD#
Tyson gets caught napping as Swanson dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tyson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tyson.
Swanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Swanson dominates the positioning.
Jay Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Swanson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Swanson feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson is standing up over Tyson. Tyson looks to escape but Swanson dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Swanson decides to stand back up.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Tyson letting Swanson take a breather here.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kendall Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendall Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tyson lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has passed into side control.
Swanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tyson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
A nice elbow there by Swanson.
Swanson trying to control but Tyson is having none of it. #T2#
Tyson can't escape the position.
Swanson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Swanson moves to back control.
Swanson keeps control of the position as Tyson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Tyson wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Swanson is hanging on to Tyson's back as he tries to escape.
Swanson biding his time, controlling Tyson.
Tyson wants to escape the position.
Swanson has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is punishing Tyson with some ground and pound.
Swanson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tyson hold on?
Swanson scores with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaibulaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaibulaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Khaibulaev with the counter takedown but Swanson avoids it easily.
Khaibulaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khaibulaev.#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.#CL2#
Khaibulaev rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khaibulaev is trying to break free.
Swanson wants a takedown.
Khaibulaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khaibulaev is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khaibulaev is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khaibulaev down to the mat. Khaibulaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khaibulaev has his hands clasped together around Swanson's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Khaibulaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khaibulaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Swanson manages to pass to side control.
Swanson prevents Khaibulaev from improving his position.#ES2#
Khaibulaev pushes Swanson off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Khaibulaev gets a double leg takedown into Swanson's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Khaibulaev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Khaibulaev seems to have locked his on tight now - Swanson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Khaibulaev, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magomed Khaibulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stroev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Swanson's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swanson controls Stroev momentarily but Stroev frees himself.
Stroev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stroev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stroev lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stroev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Stroev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stroev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Stroev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stroev seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Swanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stroev is on him like a limpet, forcing Swanson back against the cage.#TD2#
Stroev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stroev controls the position.
Stroev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stroev lands a few punches from side control.#ES#
Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Stroev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Swanson missing with punches from the bottom.
Stroev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev controlling the action here.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev stalling.
Stroev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroev slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Swanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroev is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Stroev is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stroev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Stroev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stroev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson looking to control.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stroev is looking to stand up but Swanson won't let him.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stroev defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Stroev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Swanson. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Stroev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.
Stroev content to control rather than advance.
Swanson is trying to stand.
Stroev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroev is controlling him.
Stroev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stroev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stroev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position. #ES#
Swanson pushes Stroev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson goes for a double leg but Stroev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stroev continues to drive forward.#CL#
Swanson clinches up with Stroev and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stroev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stroev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stroev tightens his grip and picks Swanson up, before dumping him to the ground. Swanson manages to land in guard.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swanson's guard.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroev's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroev has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroev keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stroev is wriggling around but Swanson manages to pass to half guard.
Stroev controlling the position for now.
Stroev wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has passed into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stroev trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson moves to the back position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Temrezov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Temrezov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swanson is trying to keep Temrezov in close.
Temrezov landing some decent shots from guard.
Temrezov stops Swanson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson wants to stand but Temrezov is controlling the position. #T1#
Temrezov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Temrezov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temrezov has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
Temrezov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Temrezov looking to pass the guard.
Temrezov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Temrezov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Temrezov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Temrezov is now in Swanson's guard.
Temrezov stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swanson tries to bench press Temrezov off him but Temrezov keeps the position. #T2#
Temrezov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Temrezov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Temrezov drags him back down.
Swanson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Temrezov lands a few punches from side control.
Swanson wants to control but Temrezov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swanson taking a bit of punishment here - Temrezov scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!
Temrezov is staying tight to Swanson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh Swanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Temrezov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Temrezov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Temrezov happy to just control the position for now.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Temrezov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Swanson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Temrezov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaplan Temrezov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stroev manages to circle out of the way.
Stroev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroev shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Victor Stroev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroev throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroev shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Kendall Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Stroev slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
#CL#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stroev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Swanson gets the takedown into side control.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet here but Swanson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stroev's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Swanson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T1#
Swanson lands a shot to the body.
Stroev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Swanson.
Stroev trying to control but not successfully.
Stroev tries to escape but Swanson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stroev looks winded!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroev keeps trying to improve his position.
Swanson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swanson is working the ground and pound. Can Stroev escape?
Stroev rolls, trying to escape but Swanson keeps control of the position.
Swanson misses with an elbow to the head.
Stroev wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Swanson.
Stroev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson tries to get the hooks in deep but Stroev pushed the leg off. #T3#
I really don't envy Stroev right now.
Swanson has good solid back control here.
Swanson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Swanson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Swanson punches Stroev on the ear.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Good control from Swanson.#T4#
Swanson lands punches and elbows.
Stroev covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Swanson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stroev just trying to survive but Swanson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Swanson is not going to allow Stroev to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stroev slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroev is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stroev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson shoots in but Stroev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Stroev looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Stroev is breathing heavily.
Swanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroev avoids it really well and circles away.
Swanson leaves Stroev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swanson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroev.#TD2#
Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Stroev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stroev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Swanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stroev trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroev is looking to get back to full guard here but Swanson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SU#
Swanson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stroev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stroev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Stroev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroev throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Swanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroev swivels and escapes.
Stroev shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Stroev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Stroev takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroev tries to clinch up.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroev circles away.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stroev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stroev tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson has his takedown stuffed
and Stroev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stroev rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroev has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stroev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Swanson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stroev is trying to keep an underhook but Swanson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stroev scores with a few weak punches.
Stroev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!#SU#
Swanson decides to stand back up. Swanson steps back and let's Stroev get back to his feet.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.
Stroev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroev tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
No luck for Swanson with that takedown attempt.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Stroev.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroev circles away.
Kendall Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson is looking to counter the offense by Stroev and move into the clinch.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroev but Stroev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Stroev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Stroev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroev off to one side.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Stroev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stroev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroev wants it to stay on the feet.
Stroev throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Stroev wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Swanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stroev's guard.
Stroev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Stroev is looking to sweep but instead, Swanson has passed into half guard.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson stops Stroev from getting back to his feet.
Swanson working over Stroev with some ground and pound. Stroev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Stroev.
I think Stroev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Swanson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Swanson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Volkov has a hand on Swanson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Swanson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Swanson unloading with bombs!
Swanson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Swanson avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swanson lands a big elbow.
Swanson lands with some strikes.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson tries to control but Volkov wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Volkov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Volkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Swanson counters by clinching up. #TD#
Swanson has picked Aliev up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aliev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Swanson manages to move to mount!
Swanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Swanson with shots to the head and body - Aliev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swanson cracks Aliev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aliev tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
Swanson with shots to the head and body - Aliev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swanson breaks from Aliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Aliev tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
Swanson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aliev looks a forlorn figure.
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Aliev is in trouble!
Aliev can't escape the position.
Swanson works his way to his opponent's back.
Swanson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Swanson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aliev. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Swanson lands shots from the back. #T2#
Swanson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Swanson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Aliev!
Swanson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Swanson.
Aliev is trying to remain composed but Swanson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Aliev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aliev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swanson.
#T3#
Swanson lands a shot to the body.
Aliev looks winded!
Swanson lands punches and elbows.
Swanson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Aliev to escape the position.
Swanson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Swanson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Aliev is trying to break free.
#T4#
Good control from Swanson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swanson controlling well, preventing Aliev from escaping the position.
What can Aliev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aliev is trying to remain composed but Swanson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Swanson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Swanson lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Aliev tries to sprawl but Swanson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Swanson stalling.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Aliev's hands, connecting with Aliev's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Swanson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev is trying to control but Swanson passes into side control!
Aliev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Aliev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?
Swanson scoring with punches and elbows. #SU#
Swanson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aliev is breathing heavily.#CL#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Aliev in a clinch.
Swanson wants a takedown.
#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aliev is looking to get back to is feet but Swanson passes into side control.
#T2#
Kendall Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Swanson stands up. #TD#
Swanson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aliev to the ground. Swanson is now in Aliev's guard.
Swanson is standing up over Aliev. Aliev looks to escape but Swanson dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Swanson slows the pace down.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Aliev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Swanson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aliev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Swanson working the head with strikes.
Swanson working the body and head with strikes.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Swanson cracks Aliev with a big elbow.
Swanson cracks Aliev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Swanson lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aliev to see if he's OK.
Swanson working the body and head with strikes.
Aliev is being controlled here.
Swanson cracks Aliev with a big elbow.
Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aliev to see if he's OK.
Aliev is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Swanson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Swanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that second round.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Aliev gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aliev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Swanson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Aliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson working over Aliev with some ground and pound. Aliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Aliev trying to get back to full guard but Swanson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swanson landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Swanson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aliev for as long as he can get away with.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Swanson.#T3#
Aliev is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Swanson has taken his back.
Swanson biding his time, controlling Aliev. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson lands shots from the back.
Swanson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aliev hold on?!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Swanson.
Albert Aliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kendall Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Swanson!
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